US Markets Report, Bank Stress Test, Obama's 100 days of Presidency

>> Monday, April 27, 2009

U.S. Markets ended the week on the positive note with the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing at 8076:

Up 1.5% for the day, Down 0.68% for the week, Down 7.98% YTD



The Nasdaq or better known as Technology Index did fairly well in comparison closing at:


Up 2.55% for the day, Up 1.27% for the week, Up 7.44% YTD


The broad S&P500 Index closed at 866:


Up 1.68% for the day, Down 0.39% for the week, Down 4.10% YTD

This upcoming week there a lot of events which will influence the markets:


April 29: Marks the 100th day of President Obama's Presidency. A report card of sorts will be presented. Where market, american public as well as media from around the world will be scrutinizing the new president's policies and performance.



April 29: The GDP number or the rate of growth of american economy will be released on Wednesday.



April 29: The FED will give its Interest Rate decision



April 30: Personal Income and Spending information for the consumer for the month of April.



May 1: U.S. Auto makers report car sales for the month of April.



May 4: The Treasury Bank Stress Report is released.


There is far too much hype around this piece of information. It is not that a lot will be known at the end of day about the true health of each of the banks and it is well known that nearly all banks will get a clean report. But Wall Street has raised its expectations and there is much expectation which may lead to uncertainty and volatility in the market for this week. Banking stocks will be under the scanner and one can expect wild swings in the share prices.



How all this affects Indian Markets?

This is a short spread trading week with only 3 active trading days. There is expiry on wednesday the 29th which will be our last day of the week. Thursday and Friday markets will be closed. Elections results and speculations of who will form the next government will lead the market sentiment next week.


Over all I will be cautious in my moves this week.



-Tushar

stockezy.com

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